Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Saturday, November 14th, 2015
George Stevens
George E. Stevens Sr., 70, of Celina died at 7:49 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Feb. 12, 1945, in Everest, KY to Amos Gordon & Audrey (Homan) Richards. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives. On September 23, 1966 he married Linda D. Stevens and she passed away on January 18, 2013.
Survivors also include a son George E. "Eddie" & Kelly Stevens Jr., of Detroit, MI, a daughter Jackie Stevens-Sholler of Celina and 6 grandchildren.
George worked a Huffy's in Celina for over 25 years.  He enjoyed camping, traveling and especially going to the "Smokies."
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday November 16, 2015 at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. Pastor Randy Christian will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be expressed at lhdfuneralhome.com.
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